Steel production can cause odour emissions. Over recent years, we have implemented a range of measures to reduce their impact on the surrounding area.
Measures at Coking and Gas Plant 2, the BOS Plant and Pickling Line 22 have helped reduce odour emissions from these installations. At Pickling Line 22, for example, a vapour scrubber was installed to treat acidic vapours released during the pickling process.
Independent monitoring shows that progress has been made compared with 2019. We continue to assess the impact of these measures and explore opportunities for further improvements.
The fact that the odour load is decreasing does not mean that people do not perceive odour. Odour nuisance may be very personal, which is why we would like to hear from you, as a local resident, how you experience it. Our approach is based on the experience of people in the area, which is why we would like to involve the community. We would love to hear from you, for example at our information counter at Zwaanstraat in Wijk aan Zee.
As part of our Roadmap programme, we implemented several measures at Coking and Gas Plant 2 to reduce odour emissions. These include improvements to coke chambers, inactive furnaces, furnace walls and the plant's pressure control system.
Measurements by an accredited measurement agency show a significant reduction in odour emissions from this installation compared with 2019. We continue to monitor performance and explore further improvements where possible.
Following the implementation of improvement measures, odour emissions from the ladle drying plant at the BOS Plant have decreased significantly. Measurements from eNoses on and around the site indicate around 50% fewer odour components compared with the situation before the measures were introduced. We continue to monitor results and assess opportunities for further improvements.
As part of our Roadmap programme, we improved the vapour extraction systems at the pickling lines of the Cold Strip Mill and installed an additional vapour scrubber. These measures help reduce odour emissions from the pickling process. We continue to monitor performance and identify opportunities for further improvements.
With most Roadmap measures now completed, we continue to monitor their effectiveness and identify opportunities for further improvements, while increasingly focusing on the transition to Green Steel.
The results are based on initial measurements or verifications by independent, accredited measurement agencies. View the measurement reports via the link below.
Would you like an overview at a glance? View the Roadmap Plus general map via the link below.
More information about Roadmap Plus
Our overviews contain more information about the Roadmap Plus and the measures we are taking.
EN - Environment and Living Environment - L2Roadmap Plus mapped out (3D)
Progress report Roadmap Plus 2022
Progress report Roadmap Plus 2022
Overview Roadmap Plus 04-23
Overview Roadmap Plus
EN- Environment and living environment - L1
In fact, we are reducing our emissions of odour, dust and noise in various ways. IJmond deserves a clean, healthy living environment.
EN - Environment and living environment - L3 Odour reduction measures
All about the specific measures we are taking to further reduce odour emissions.